Vertis improves storage density by implementing double-deep storage

Vertis Communications is a premier provider of targeted advertising and marketing solutions to America’s leading retail and consumer services companies. By providing proprietary research, digital program management systems, data-driven targeting technology, and world-class production expertise, the company is able to produce print advertising and direct marketing programs that deliver superior program performance and better results per program dollar. Vertis employees continually strive to gain and maintain a competitive edge. A prime example of this is a facility enhancement at their Chalfont, Pennsylvania location. This plant was in dire need of improved storage capacity. Narrow aisle forklift trucks were given consideration however tough operational requirements warranted more conventional counterbalanced type forklifts. Mr. Bill Walker, Sr. Account Manager with Eastern Lift Truck, carefully assessed their handling and storage needs. Working together with John Harper, Operations Manager, Bill Walker proposed a plan that would allow them to achieve their goals by increasing the versatility of conventional forklift trucks.

The solution: Add KOOI-ReachForks® to Yale model ERC050GH and implement a double-deep storage system. This allowed Vertis Communications to increase storage density, maintain the operational benefits of their Yale counterbalance trucks and avoid a capital investment for narrow aisle forklift trucks. Several months after implementing three trucks fitted with KOOI telescopic ReachForks, a fourth machine was added to help cope with the demands of their growing business.

The COVID-19 has now spread to most parts of the world. Local authorities increasingly apply restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus, potentially impacting production and supply chains.

At Meijer Handling Solutions in the Netherlands we are following our standard risk protocol and doing our utmost to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on our business. Some of our office employees will work remotely to secure business. Untill now we will remain fully operational.

This being said, we cannot ensure production and delivery in case the Local Authorities would announce nationwide quarantine, or the freight companies and carriers would be restricted.